The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 246: Deep into the Tiger's Den

"It's a long story," the old voice said slowly, a hint of heaviness in it. "This gem, called the 'Heart of the Netherworld,' is a treasure from the ancient Netherworld. It possesses the terrifying power to control the forces of the Netherworld and even open a passage between the two realms."

Yun Che and the others were even more shocked upon hearing this. They had never imagined that this seemingly insignificant gemstone could have such a profound connection with the Netherworld.

“Senior, how did this gem end up here?” Mu Xuanyin asked.

"Alas, this is all caused by a catastrophe that happened a thousand years ago." The old man sighed and continued, "A thousand years ago, the seal between the Netherworld and the human world loosened, allowing the power of the Netherworld to surge into the human world. To seal this power, many powerful beings joined forces and engaged in a fierce battle with the powerful beings of the Netherworld. In the end, although the Netherworld was successfully sealed, the 'Heart of the Netherworld' was lost in the chaos and its whereabouts have been unknown ever since."

“I see.” Yun Che nodded, and the importance he attached to this gemstone increased once again.

“Senior, what should we do with this gem?” Xia Qingyue asked, a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Seal it to prevent further catastrophe," the old man said firmly, "but sealing the 'Heart of the Netherworld' requires a special formation and immense power. We must find a safe place and gather everyone's strength to accomplish this task."

"I understand." Yun Che and the others nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Afterwards, they bid farewell to the old man and embarked on a journey to find the sealed place with the "Heart of the Netherworld". Along the way, they not only had to face the pursuit from the mysterious forces, but also had to be vigilant against the dangers that the "Heart of the Netherworld" might bring.

After several days of traveling, they finally arrived at a remote valley, which was rarely visited by people and surrounded by dense forests, with only a narrow path leading to the depths of the valley.

“This should be a safe place.” Yun Che looked around and thought to himself.

"Without further delay, let's start setting up the magic circle." The old man said, taking out a yellowed scroll from his arms and slowly unfolding it.

Yun Che and the others gathered around, looking at the intricate patterns and spells on the scroll, their hearts filled with awe. They knew that this would be a difficult battle, and the slightest carelessness could lead to unpredictable consequences.

Following the old man's guidance, they began to work separately to collect the materials needed to set up the magic circle. After some effort, they finally prepared all the necessary materials.

As night fell, the valley was filled with silence. Yun Che and the others sat in the center of the magic circle, their expressions solemn. An old man held a scroll of incantations and began to chant softly. As the incantations rang out, the patterns on the magic circle began to emit a faint glow, gradually converging into a powerful force.

At this moment, a sinister aura suddenly emanated from the depths of the valley. Yun Che and the others were startled, gripping their weapons tightly and looking around warily.

"Oh no, the strong man from the Netherworld is coming!" The old man's face changed drastically. He didn't expect that the strong man from the Netherworld would find this place so quickly.

Before he finished speaking, a dark shadow emerged from the depths of the valley and headed straight for the magic circle. Yun Che and the others, upon seeing this, rushed forward without hesitation. A thrilling battle ensued.

During the battle, Yun Che and his companions displayed astonishing strength and tacit understanding. They worked seamlessly together, knocking down the powerful Netherworld figures one after another. However, as the battle progressed, they discovered that these Netherworld figures were becoming increasingly powerful and numerous.

“This isn’t a solution.” Yun Che wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought to himself.

"We must complete the magic circle as soon as possible and seal the 'Heart of the Underworld'." The old man said panting, his physical strength was close to the limit.

Upon hearing this, Yun Che steeled himself and decided to take a chance. He flashed and charged into the enemy group, using his immense strength and fierce attack to buy time for everyone.

Under his leadership, Yun Che and the others finally defeated the remaining Netherworld experts. They collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath, with tired yet relieved smiles on their faces.

At this moment, the light from the magic circle suddenly grew stronger. A powerful sealing force surged from the magic circle, tightly enveloping the "Heart of the Netherworld." As the seal was completed, the eerie atmosphere in the valley gradually dissipated, and all returned to peace.

"Success!" Yun Che and the others cheered. They knew that the crisis was finally resolved.

However, just as they were about to leave, a cold voice suddenly sounded in the valley.

"Humph, I didn't expect you to actually succeed." As the voice fell, a figure in a black robe slowly walked out from the depths of the valley. He had a cold smile on his face, and his eyes revealed endless coldness.

“Who are you?” Yun Che looked at the newcomer warily, secretly on guard in his heart.

"I am the messenger of the Netherworld and the guardian of this 'Heart of the Netherworld,'" the black-robed man said slowly. "Do you think that sealing the 'Heart of the Netherworld' will prevent the Netherworld's arrival? How naive."

Yun Che and the others were shocked when they heard this. They had never expected that this black-robed man was actually a messenger from the Netherworld, and they had never expected him to appear here.

"Then what do you want?" Mu Xuanyin asked coldly, her hand already tightly gripping the sword.

"It's very simple. Hand over the 'Heart of the Underworld' and I can let you live." The black-robed man sneered and his tone was full of threats.

"Don't even think about it!" Yun Che shouted angrily, his figure flashing as he charged straight towards the black-robed man. He knew that this battle was unavoidable.

Seeing this, the black-robed man snorted coldly and disappeared instantly. When he reappeared, he had already arrived behind Yun Che, and a fierce palm wind went straight to Yun Che's back.

Yun Che was startled and quickly dodged to the side. However, the black-robed man was extremely fast, and the palm wind followed him like a shadow, putting him in danger.

At this moment, a flash of sword light suddenly struck from the side, heading straight for the black-robed man's vitals. The black-robed man was forced to turn around and fight with Mu Xuanyin.

Yun Che took the opportunity to step aside, panting and adjusting his state. He knew that the black-robed man's strength far surpassed theirs, and he had to find his weakness to win.

During the battle, Yun Che and the others gradually discovered a weakness of the black-robed man. Every time he launched an attack, his body would briefly pause. Seizing this opportunity, Yun Che and the others launched a counterattack.

After a fierce battle, they finally found the black-robed man's weakness and knocked him to the ground with a fierce attack. The black-robed man slumped to the ground, with a trace of unwillingness and despair in his eyes.

"You win," he gasped, "but the Netherworld will not let you go. You will eventually pay the price for your actions."

Yun Che and the others felt a sinking feeling in their hearts upon hearing this. They knew that although this battle was over, a greater crisis still awaited them.

However, at this moment, they could no longer care about so much. They helped the exhausted old man up and, carrying the successfully sealed "Heart of the Netherworld", set out on the return journey.

Along the way, they carefully avoided the pursuit of the mysterious forces, and after going through untold hardships, they finally returned to a safe place.

Looking at the "Heart of the Netherworld" in their hands, Yun Che and the others were filled with emotion. They knew that although this crisis had been temporarily resolved, the road ahead was still long, and they had to continue working hard to protect this world from the invasion of the Netherworld.

In the days that followed, Yun Che and his companions began to prepare for the impending crisis. They strengthened their training to improve their own strength, and at the same time, they actively sought allies to jointly resist the threat from the Netherworld.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, several months had passed. Yun Che and his companions' strength had significantly improved, and they had also made many like-minded strong friends. However, just as they were about to breathe a sigh of relief, shocking news arrived.

The mysterious force had already gathered a large number of powerful figures from the Netherworld, preparing to launch a large-scale attack. This news made Yun Che and the others nervous, as they knew that the true test was about to come.

In order to deal with this crisis, Yun Che and his companions began to actively prepare for battle. They set up a powerful defensive formation, prepared sufficient combat supplies, and formulated a thorough battle plan.

Finally, on a dark and cloudy evening, the mysterious force's attack began. A large number of powerful beings from the Netherworld surged like a tide, rushing towards the defense line of Yun Che and others with great momentum.

Yun Che and the others were fully prepared. They followed the pre-arranged plan, dividing the work and cooperating with each other, each doing their own job. When the battle began, they displayed astonishing strength and tacit understanding, knocking down the powerful men of the Netherworld one after another.

However, as the battle progressed, they discovered that these powerful Netherworld warriors were becoming increasingly powerful and numerous. The defense line began to crumble, and Yun Che and the others were filled with anxiety.

At this moment, a familiar figure suddenly appeared on the battlefield. Holding a long sword, he moved swiftly and charged towards the powerful being from the Netherworld with a fierce attack.

“It’s Master!” Yun Che was delighted. He had not expected his master to show up at this time.

The Master's appearance greatly boosted the morale of Yun Che and the others. They regained their spirits and threw themselves into the battle with even greater resolve. Under the Master's leadership, they gradually stabilized their defenses and began to launch a counterattack.

After a fierce battle, they finally repelled the mysterious force's attack. Looking at the corpses of powerful Netherworld warriors scattered across the battlefield, Yun Che and the others were filled with the joy of victory.

However, they knew that this victory was only temporary. The Netherworld would not easily give up its invasion of the human world, and they had to continue their efforts to protect this world from the coming disaster.

In the days that followed, Yun Che and his companions diligently trained and prepared for battle. Not only did they improve their own strength, they also actively sought ways to enhance their defense and offense. At the same time, they also strengthened their ties and cooperation with other factions to jointly resist the threat from the Netherworld.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, several years had passed. Yun Che and his companions had grown into powerful warriors, and their faction had become the backbone of the defense against the invasion of the Netherworld.

However, just as they were preparing to face a new challenge, even more shocking news arrived. The seal of the Netherworld had begun to loosen, and a powerful Netherworld force was gradually pouring into the human world. This news made Yun Che and the others feel depressed. They knew that the real crisis was about to come.

In order to cope with this unprecedented crisis, Yun Che and his companions began to actively prepare for battle. They not only strengthened the arrangement and practice of their defensive formations, but also began to search for a method to seal the power of the Netherworld.

After a lot of hard work, they finally found an ancient sealing technique. This sealing technique requires the combined strength of many powerful people to complete, and it also consumes a lot of resources and time.

However, in order to protect this world from the invasion of the Netherworld, Yun Che and others decided to try this sealing technique without hesitation. They began to run around, looking for strong people willing to participate in the sealing technique, and to raise the necessary resources and materials.